UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

 

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): May 3, 2005

 

ADESA, INC.

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware

 

1-32198

 

35-1842546

(State of Incorporation)

 

(Commission File Number)

 

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

 

13085 Hamilton Crossing Boulevard

Carmel, Indiana 46032

(Address of principal executive offices)

(Zip Code)

 

(800) 923-3725

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

 

o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 

o Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 

o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

 

 



 

Item 7.01               Regulation FD Disclosure

 

On May 3, 2005, ADESA, Inc. issued a press release announcing the acquisition of substantially all of the assets of ABC Washington Dulles, LLC located in Sterling, Virginia.

 

The press release dated May 3, 2005 is attached to this Current Report on Form 8-K as Exhibit 99.1 and incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.

 

The information is being furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, “Regulation FD Disclosure.”  This information, including Exhibit 99.1 attached hereto, shall not be deemed “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934, nor shall it be deemed incorporated by reference in any filing under the Securities Act of 1933, except as shall be expressly set forth by specific reference to such filing.

 

Item 9.01               FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

 

(c) Exhibits

 

EXHIBIT NO.

 

DESCRIPTION OF EXHIBIT

 

 

 

99.1

 

Press release dated May 3, 2005 – “ADESA Acquires Used Vehicle Auction Near Washington, D.C.”

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

 

Dated:  May 3, 2005

ADESA, INC.

 

 

 

 

 

/s/ Scott A. Anderson

 

 

Scott A. Anderson

 

Controller

 

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